New Job Posting – R & D Process Engineer, Iowa or Minnesota

Our client, a major food manufacturer, is seeking an R&D Process Engineer.

This person is responsible for providing engineering for new products and manufacturing technical support .They work directly with our marketing team and product development scientists, in our world-class R&D Center, specifying the processing and packaging methods for new food products. They also work closely with the capital project engineers and the manufacturing groups at our plant locations. The position will also provide process / packaging engineering support for several manufacturing locations. This is a unique opportunity in a large multi-location organization with exposure to many different food processes including liquid pasteurization, baking, drying, freezing, and others.

**This position has the capability to be based out of their facility in Iowa or Minnesota.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide the engineering leadership as a core member of the new product development teams.

Specify processing methods and equipment needed to produce new products.

Understand the primary processes / equipment currently in use at MFI facilities.

Lead the development of pilot plant, and manufacturing plant test plans.